An Astrophotography Adventure With The Astrobus Dslr Rig, Canon EOS-R, VW Campervan

[@AZ4Runner]

I can't wait to get back out to my dark site and image!! great job Glenn, and Simon too!

[@Astrobloke]

Hey Jason. I want to come to your Dark site one day. Going to have to make that happen one day. Clear skies mate

[@AZ4Runner]

@@Astrobloke I'll start building you a spot. Maybe we can go pick up Joe and bring him out.

[@woody5109]

Statler and Waldorf at it again, good times guys, thanks for sharing.

[@Astrobloke]

LMAO .....that is so us. Thanks for watching mate and hope you are well.

[@Yorkshirelad84]

Great video glen and Simon, great adventure and top hide away thanks for sharing 😊

[@Astrobloke]

Glad you enjoyed it. We always have fun venturing out in the van for Astro. I'll check out your channel, thanks for watching.

[@markbayfield6381]

Great video. You an Simon always have fun looking adventures Drones, coffee, cake and astro, the perfect night out 😂

[@Astrobloke]

We had a fun night and plan to do many more. We had a ll the ingredients as you say. clear skies mate

[@dumpydalekobservatory]

Great video mate looks like you two had a laugh to, Rho Ophiuchi is on Nicky's bucket list to but it's gonna be a tricky one to do, one day maybe? We're at Kelling right now looking out the window at our scopes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,that are covered up as its persisting down with rain so dunno if we'll manage to image anything but who knows. Clear skies mate.

[@Astrobloke]

Thanks mate. Will definitely have to plan well to get this one. Sorry the weather is poor. I was seeing if I could make it but just got too much going on at home atm so maybe April?? Hope you get some clear skies mate, say Hi to Nicky.

[@ryanhogg6556]

Can you see RHO Ophiuchi from hear you are in Kelling?

[@Astrobloke]

@@ryanhogg6556 You can but a very limited opportunity and its very low

[@LogansAstro]

Aahhhh those magnificent men and their flying machine....um... I mean.... boys and their toys. Nice to see you guys getting out under the stars - I just worried you guys are going to turn into French flans. I kind of like the arty-ness of the stars through the powerlines.

[@Astrobloke]

LOL, Boys n Toys without doubt . It was a fun night but always is sharing the hobby with a fellow enthusiast. Simon and I both thought that too about the wires, kind of arty. Clear skies mate

[@Tony-Elliott]

Nice video Glenn, pitty about the clouds but definitely worth another visit to that site again for the winter constellations.

[@Astrobloke]

Hi Tony and thanks for watching. Yes we will definitely revisit on a clear winters night. The clouds were a bit of a pain but work a little bit with nightscapes, got to work with what you got sometimes.

[@billmurphypenguins3774]

This is what this game is all about, clouds/moon and how to avoid them and if you cant then make the most of them. Long live the Astrobus. There is a definite trade off for dslr uncooled noise vs versatility and on nights like this there is a clear winner. I dont mind the cables, its a reminder that this is earth, this is us.

[@Astrobloke]

It is all about working with what you’ve got, its fun to strip back to just a dslr and tripod, I liked the cables and the way they added to the image, sort of sectioning the sky. Thanks for watching and yes long live the Astrobus, clear skies

[@abellio8559]

That looked like a fun time

[@Astrobloke]

it was a great night out

[@siegfriednoet]

Very nice video Glenn, some really great views you have there

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Was a good night out in the end

[@SimonsAstro]

Great video Glenn, a good reminder of an excellent evening, despite no Astro! Coffee and French Fancies, what’s not to like! Great images and a nice timelapse👍 Thanks for coming along and making it a fun trip! Clear skies mate!

[@Astrobloke]

Thanks Simon, a fun night as always, been such a long time and we must make sure to go out more often. Thanks for letting me come to your Astro jaunts mate, clear skies

[@nightscapejournals]

Always enjoyable being out in the landscape under the stars, Glenn! Sorry you were blighted a bit by cloud (welcome to my world!) but still some great images and timelapse. 👍 Slightly envious of your drone….. I think I may have to add that to the armoury at some point!! I’ve got a dream of trying drone-based aurora timelapse one day. Thanks for sharing. 🫡

[@Astrobloke]

Hi Paul and thank you for watching. I have had some thoughts at what I could do with the drone re astro and will definitely be experimenting. The Aurora would look amazing and I know my drone has a timelapse setting although it can only stay up for 30mins at a time.

[@nightscapejournals]

@@Astrobloke I’ll be watching with interest 👀 !! Half an hour could get you some super useful data!!

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

As I live in a flat with no garden, I have no option but to travel. The upside is I travel to dark sites within 1 hour of home. last night I got 4 hours on M33 and had planned for another 4 on the witch head, but it is still a little too low. No money for an Astrobus, but i can only dream. BTW photopills is great for planning moon shots with a foreground interest

[@Astrobloke]

I really enjoy venturing out and have a few trips and ideas planned soon. Its good you don't let the restrictions stop you. I liked the look of Photopils even though it looked very involved. Thanks for watching, clear skies.

[@libertywinguk]

In my old garden tresspassing again lol

[@Astrobloke]

Geh orf my laaaaand......lol

[@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy]

Hi Glenn, Simon, Interesting video incorporating a widefield view using just a DSLR camera and a tripod. It seems that clouds have a tendency to follow you guys.

[@Astrobloke]

Hi Pat, we have been plagued by clouds for a while but it'll clear eventually and we'll be ready. Hope you are well mate, clear skies

[@ryanhogg6556]

Love this video ❤

[@Astrobloke]

Glad you liked it!! clear skies

[@steveplenty8365]

Great video Glann, it looked like a laugh 😂

[@Astrobloke]

Thanks Steve. Simon is a lovely bloke and we always have a fun time.

[@douglasfleming1]

Another nice video, Glen! Can I ask: what music are you using for your background. Just curious 5:19

[@Astrobloke]

Hi Douglas and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. The track I used was from Epidemic Sounds and called "Story of the future" by Hampus Naeselius.

[@jeremyhigginson9307]

Yet another great video! I want a drone like yours, where do you get them from? Any chance in the next 4hours (it's 8pm now) on the Amazon Prime bargain hunt??!

[@Astrobloke]

Hi Jeremy. The one I have is the DJI mini 2 SE. Simon has the DJI Mini 2 which is 4K where mine is just 2,7K so a little cheaper. To be honest you don't really notice the difference. There are a few models so it depends on your budget. There is now the Mini 3 and the mini 4. These are the better drones in my opinion as they are under 250grams and so have much more relaxed laws for use. Happy to chat with you more if you have any questions mate.

[@jeremyhigginson9307]

@@Astrobloke Thanks Glenn, ordered and on its way!!